Meet the Ancestry Tracker

Joe Tritcher

Greetings!

Family History/Genealogy has been may passion for nearly 50 years. Not only do I enjoy discovering ancestors and their personal stories, I love helping others discover theirs by volunteering at local FamilySearch Centers, providing free consultations for individuals seeking personal guidance/assistance, and presenting local seminars and workshops for those wishing to get started, develop, or expand their research skills. Would you like some help with your family tree? If so, consider my experience and let me know if I could be of help.

Professional Profile

  • 40+ years genealogical research experience in numerous regions of the U.S. – with some experience researching ancestors with British, Swedish, Danish, and Germanic origins
  • Experienced professional educator with 10+ years teaching in the collegiate environment
  • Speaker at medical and family history seminars and workshops covering various scientific and genealogical topics
  • Formal education in genetics and molecular biology (DNA)
  • Professional experience performing and interpreting laboratory tests to determine familial relationships
  • Coordinator, Elon North Carolina FamilySearch Center

Professional Affiliations

  • Member, Association of Professional Genealogists (APG)
  • Member, Genealogical Speakers Guild (GSG)
  • Member, National Genealogical Society (NGS)
  • Lifetime Member, Utah Genealogical Association (UGA)
  • Member, New England Historical and Genealogical Society (NEHGS)
  • Member, North Carolina Genealogical Society (NCGS)
  • Member, General Society of Mayflower Descendants (GSMD)
  • Compatriot, Alamance Battleground Chapter, North Carolina Sons of the American Revolution (SAR)

Professional Development

  • Brigham Young University
    • Genealogy course work
    • Faculty development coursework
    • Master of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences
  • Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG)
  • Certification Discussion Group (CDG), Spring 2026
  • International Institute of Genealogical Studies courses (IIGS)
  • NGS Conferences and online home study courses
  • NEHGS Webinars
  • UGA Conferences
  • NYGBS Conferences
  • NCGS Conferences
  • RootsTech Conferences
  • Legacy Family Tree Webinars